Ideas & Insights

According to theNational Retail Federation, 157 million Americans will spend almost $7 billion dollars on Halloween this year. Wowza! So, we couldn't help but ask: what ARE we spending all this money on? Let's see what the report says:

The AARP magazine wrote a great article this past month, "When You and Your Honey Fight About Money." While the article is geared towards retirees, the lessons cross over generational divides. Explained in a 2012 Harris Interactive poll, the average number of money fights statistically increases with age. Only 15% of couples who are 18-34 have arguments triggered by finances, whereas 36% of couples ages 55-64 DO feel triggered by money conversations. What are the most common fights about? Let's see.

The official date is right around the corner: October 15th. For those who extended their tax return filing this year, there is one day left to take advantage of any credits or deductions. Check out the list below to make sure you're on track: